Third annual Canada's Best Restroom Contest

Five finalists will be announced in July, at which time online voting will begin; the winner and runner-up will be revealed this fall and top vote-getters will secure a place in Cintas'' Canada''s Best Restroom Contest Hall of Fame, the release stated.

According to the release, the contest is open to any non-residential restroom across Canada that is accessible to the general public and entries will be judged on cleanliness, visual appeal, innovation, functionality and unique design elements.

Cintas launched Canada''s Best Restroom Contest in 2010 to recognize establishments that place high value on hygiene and style in their public restrooms, the release noted.

"The condition of the washrooms in a restaurant, hotel or other public facility undoubtedly influences a customer''s overall experience," said Cintas Canada''s Senior Marketing Manager Leslie Molin.